DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka: Pakistan Women’s cricket team salvaged pride in the third and final T20 International against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, securing a four-wicket victory at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium to deny the hosts a clean sweep in the three-match series.
A winning end to the series 🏏
Post-match moments from Pakistan’s four-wicket triumph in the third #SLWvPAKW T20I#BackOurGirls pic.twitter.com/CsaCw24Dog
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 4, 2026
Despite the hosts having already clinched the series 2-1 with victories in the first two matches, Pakistan produced a composed all-round performance to end the tour on a winning note. The visitors first restricted Sri Lanka to a modest total and then chased down the target with 10 balls to spare.
Disciplined bowling restricts Sri Lanka
Opting to bat first, the Sri Lankan innings never gained momentum as Pakistan’s bowlers maintained a tight grip throughout the innings. The hosts managed only 113 runs for the loss of six wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
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Captain Chamari Athapaththu top-scored with 34 runs off 33 deliveries, finding the boundary five times. Sanjana Kavindi provided useful support with 20 runs from 18 balls, including two fours. Opener Imesha Dulani contributed a run-a-ball 17 with two boundaries, while Kavisha Dilhari and Kaushini Nuthyangana added 12 runs each. Kawya Kavindi remained unbeaten on 10.
However, the middle order struggled to accelerate, with Harshitha Samarawickrama managing only three runs from five deliveries and Hasini Perera falling for a second-ball duck.
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Momina Riasat emerged as the pick of Pakistan’s bowlers, claiming two wickets for 18 runs in her four-over spell. Umm-e-Hani, Nashra Sandhu, Tuba Hassan, and Ayesha Zafar each chipped in with a wicket apiece to keep the Sri Lankan batters in check.
ICYMI – Pakistan Women beat Sri Lanka in the final T20I by 4 wickets.
However, Sri Lanka had already clinched the series.
📷 – SLC pic.twitter.com/PqmnzX4FPD
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) August 4, 2026
Ayesha Zafar shines in run chase
Chasing a modest target of 114, Pakistan openers provided a flying start. Shawaal Zulfiqar set the tone with an aggressive 21 off just 12 balls, smashing three boundaries and a six. Ayesha Zafar then took charge, anchoring the innings with a fluent 39 off 31 deliveries, which included six well-timed boundaries.
Captain Muneeba Ali played a crucial supporting role, contributing 19 runs from 16 balls with four boundaries to keep the required run rate well under control.
Pakistan captain Muneeba Ali reflects on the positives from the Sri Lanka T20I series, the performances of the youngsters and the focus on future assignments 🏏#SLWvPAKW | #BackOurGirls pic.twitter.com/ITFybdoQC9
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 4, 2026
Pakistan eventually reached the target in 18.2 overs, losing six wickets in the process to seal a comfortable four-wicket victory.
Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu showcased her all-round abilities, returning impressive bowling figures of 2/20 from her four overs. Kavisha Dilhari also bagged two wickets, while Nimasha Meepage claimed one, but the total proved insufficient to defend.
